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  • Page 1: User Manual

    S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG...
  • Page 3 ATTEMPT TO DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE ONTO THE Samsung KNOX ™ is Samsung’s security platform DEVICE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, YOU WILL BE and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for NOTIFIED ON THE SCREEN THAT UNAUTHORIZED security with enterprise use in mind. Additional SOFTWARE HAS BEEN DETECTED.
  • Page 4 Trademarks of ™ MOBILE DEVICE. the SD Card Association. Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, covered under the applicable Samsung Limited Google Play, Gmail, Google Mail, Google Maps,...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Galaxy Apps ..............57 ............. 1 Gallery Front View .................58 ................2 Internet Back View ................60 ................3 Messages Assemble Your Device .................62 ..........4 Music Player Set Up Your Device ..............64 ............7 My Files Set Up Accounts on Your Device ................66 ......
  • Page 6 Multi Window ............... 105 Notification Panel Settings ........106 One-Handed Operation ......... 107 Easy Mode ..............108 Accessibility ..............109 Private Mode ..............111 Finger Scanner ............112 Motions and Gestures ..........113 S Pen ................114 Accounts ................. 115 Backup and Reset ............

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.

  • Page 8: Front View

    Front View Proximity sensors Earpiece LED indicator Front camera Volume key Power key Recent Back Home key/Finger scanner • • Proximity sensors: Detect the presence of Recent: Display recent apps or touch and hold for objects near the device. home screen options. •...

  • Page 9: Back View

    Back View Microphone Headset jack Infrared transmitter Rear camera Flash Heart rate sensor Temperature and humidity sensor Speaker S Pen Microphone Microphone USB charger/Accessory port • • Microphone: Record audio and detect voice S Pen: Assists you in performing various commands.

  • Page 10: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to Install the SIM Card assemble your device. When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional Remove the Back Cover services, and other features.

  • Page 11: Replace The Back Cover

    Install an Optional Memory Card Replace the Back Cover Your device supports removable microSD or 1. Place the back cover onto the back of the phone microSDHC memory cards (not included) to and press down. expand available memory space with maximum capacities of 64 GB (depending on the memory card manufacturer and type).

  • Page 12: Charge The Battery

    Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging ► For a quick check of your battery level, view devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are the battery charge indicator located in the designed to maximize battery life. Using other upper-right corner of your device’s display. A...

  • Page 13: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off AT&T Ready2Go The first time you turn your device on, the AT&T Turn the Device On Ready2Go screen displays. It guides you through ► Press and hold the Power key until the device the basics of setting up your device.

  • Page 14: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Google Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your To create a new Google Account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use Google Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings.

  • Page 15: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your mobile of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using device, including the screens excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the and icons, as well as how to...

  • Page 16: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Notification icons Status bar Status icons Widget App folders App shortcuts Home screen indicator Apps list Primary app shortcuts • • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) Home screen indicator: Indicates which and notification icons (left).

  • Page 17: Customize Your Home Screen

    Wallpapers Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, Change the look of the Home and Lock screens widgets, folders, and using with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. To access Home Screen Manager: 2.

  • Page 18: App Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts Folders You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. any Home screen. Create a Folder Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen You can create app folders on a Home screen. 1.

  • Page 19: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device Missed call: Missed call. information (such as network Call in progress: Call in progress. status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification Call on hold: Call is on hold.

  • Page 20: Navigation, Motions, And Gestures

    Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Learn the basics for navigating Drag your device, and basics for how Touch and hold on an item, and then move it to a new location. to customize screens by editing, • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. sharing, and deleting items.

  • Page 21: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Settings View all Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications • Settings: Tap to open the Settings screen. View the Notification Panel •...

  • Page 22: Quick Settings

    Quick Settings In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. To view additional Quick settings: ► On the Notification panel, swipe left or right across the visible icons.

  • Page 23: S Pen

    S Pen The S Pen is a stylus that assists Caution: When you insert the S Pen into the slot, insert the S Pen’s nib first. Failure to do so can cause you in performing different the S Pen to become stuck. Forcefully detaching the functions.

  • Page 24: Action Memo

    • Action Memo Tap a thumbnail to view the capture and see the options available. You can save the captured An Action memo is a note that is linked to actions. content to the Scrapbook, share the capture, or To open an Action memo: delete it.

  • Page 25: Air View

    Air View Screen Write Screen write allows you to capture a screen shot Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content and then write notes on the screen shot. To use or view information about an item on the screen. Screen Write: For example: 1. Launch the Air command menu and select...
  • Page 26 Add Annotations to Your Photos Use S Pen to annotate your photos. Note: Adding annotations to a photo creates a copy of the photo. The original photo is not modified. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. While viewing a photo, tap More options >...

  • Page 27: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Multi Window tray Window controls Tray controls 3. Tap the following options if you want to activate Activate Multi Window them: Apps that support Multi Window display together on •...
  • Page 28 Use Multi Window Window Controls After enabling Multi window, you can use it to run Select an application window and tap Control multiple apps at the same time. in the middle of the windows to display the window controls: Note: Only apps located on the Multi window tray can be used together.

  • Page 29: Multi Window Settings

    Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray 1. Touch and hold Back to show the Multi window tray. 2. Tap Tray Controls > Edit: 3. Touch and hold an app, drag it to a new position in the tray and then drop it. Choose Apps to Display in the Multi Window Tray You can choose the apps you want to display in the...

  • Page 30: Enter Text

    Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL > Language and input. 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. For more information, see Samsung Keyboard. Know Your Device Enter Text...
  • Page 31 For example, to enter the word “this”, slide your fingers between the letters “t-h-i-s”. Settings Delete text To enable Google voice typing: 1. On the Samsung keyboard, tap Google voice Enable Swype typing. • To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it.

  • Page 32: Calling

    Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.

  • Page 33: Phone Screen

    Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. Tabs More options Keypad Voicemail Call • • More options: Access Speed dial and Call Keypad: Tap the number that you want to call. settings.

  • Page 34: Call Settings

    Access Phone Call Settings There are a couple of ways to access Phone. There are also a couple of ways to access the Call settings menu. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone > –...

  • Page 35: Make And Answer Calls

    Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer Answer or Reject a Call a call. Explore features and When a call is received, the phone rings and functionality associated with displays the caller’s phone number or name, if stored in the contacts list.

  • Page 36: Options During A Call

    Multitask While on a Call Place a New Call While on a Call If your service plan supports this feature, you can If you exit the call screen and return to a Home make another call while a call is in progress. screen, your active call is indicated by Call on the Status bar.

  • Page 37: Call Log

    Call Log Add a Call to the Reject List By adding a caller to your Reject list, future calls The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, from this number are sent directly to your voicemail. or missed are stored in the Call log. 1.

  • Page 38: Speed Dial

    Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut Remove a Speed Dial Number number to a contact for speed Assignment dialing their default number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap More options > Speed dial. Create a Speed Dial 3.

  • Page 39: Emergency Calls

    Emergency Calls The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency number a one‑tap process. Note: This mode can drain your battery power more rapidly than normal calling mode. Make an Emergency Call with an Active SIM Card 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

  • Page 40: Set Up And Access Voice Mail

    Set Up and Access Voice Mail Set Up Your Voice Mail Visual Voicemail Phone, then tap 1. From the Home screen, tap Use AT&T Visual Voicemail to: Voicemail. • Review and manage your voicemail messages 2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a directly from your phone without dialing into greeting, and record your name.

  • Page 41: Applications

    Applications The Apps list displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.

  • Page 42: Apps List

    The Apps shortcuts can be organized in folders and • listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Change the Order Apps Are Listed Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/...

  • Page 43: Hide Or Show Apps

    Apps List Options Use Folders to Organize Apps To create a folder: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap More options for these options: 2. Tap More options > Create folder. •...

  • Page 44: Google Applications

    Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Google Now Google. Organize information you regularly look up into convenient cards that appear when you need them. Note: Certain applications require a Google Account. google.com Visit to learn more. Visit google.com/landing/now learn more. ► Press and hold the Home key. Chrome Note: When Google Now is enabled, you Use Google Chrome to browse the...

  • Page 45: Play Music

    Maps Play Music Use Google Maps to find your current Play music and audio files on your device. location, get directions, and other Visit play.google.com/about/music location-based information. learn more. Note: You must enable location services to Location Services. use Maps. Please see Play Newsstand Visit google.com/maps...

  • Page 46: At&T Applications

    AT&T Applications Enjoy these applications from AT&T Mobile Locate AT&T. With the AT&T Mobile Locate app you can access the Mobile Protection Pack and Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid with a paid subscription, replace your att.com subscription.

  • Page 47: Visual Voicemail

    AT&T Smart Wi-Fi Visual Voicemail Maximize your battery performance, Use Visual Voicemail to review and simplify access to AT&T Hot Spots and manage your voicemail messages directly Wi-Fi networks, automate your Wi-Fi from your phone without dialing into connections, and track your data use. voicemail.

  • Page 48: Other Applications

    Samsung Milk Music Flipboard Samsung Milk Music is a streaming radio service that offers a simple way to find the Use this application to access your music that is right for you. With a library of personalized magazines.

  • Page 49: Usage Manager

    Uber An entirely new and modern way to travel is at your fingertips. Uber is your private driver in more than 130 cities and 30 countries. Usage Manager Shortcut to your battery, apps, and data usage settings so you can manage your data.

  • Page 50: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the next number. Equals key.

  • Page 51: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Calendar Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. Create an Event or Task 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar.

  • Page 52: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Current shooting mode Storage Switch location cameras Record video Shortcuts Take a picture menu Shooting mode Camera Gallery settings • • Storage location: Indicates that pictures and Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings. videos are being stored on a microSD card •...

  • Page 53: Take Pictures

    Take Pictures Camera Settings Take pictures with your device’s front or back 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. Camera. 2. Tap Settings. Available options vary Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic depending on the camera/recording mode used.
  • Page 54 • Review pictures: Set to show pictures after taking them. • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. • Help (icon): View information on using the camera. Rear camera only • ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in film-camera equivalents.

  • Page 55: Clock

    Clock • The Clock app offers features for Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, drag the slider to set the keeping track of time and setting volume of the alarm. alarms. • Snooze: Allow snoozing and set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.

  • Page 56: World Clock

    World Clock Timer The world clock lets you keep track of the current The timer provides a countdown timer for up to time in multiple cities around the globe. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 57: Contacts

    Email, Facebook, and your • Choose a storage account for the contact. You Samsung account. can store the contact on the device, your SIM card, or sync it with an account. For more information on connecting with and •...

  • Page 58: Delete Contacts

    Share a Name Card Delete Contacts When you share a name card, the contact’s You can delete a single contact or choose multiple information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can contacts to delete. share a vCard through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, 1.
  • Page 59 Create a Shortcut to a Favorite Rename a Group Apps > You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the home 1. From a Home screen, tap screen, to access their information directly from the Contacts. home screen. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.

  • Page 60: Contact Settings

    Delete a Group Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. 2. Tap Groups. 3. Tap More options > Delete group. 4. Tap groups to select them or tap the selected checkbox at the top of the screen to select all, and then tap DONE.

  • Page 61: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and Refresh Your Email Account manage all your email accounts Refresh your account to update your email in one application. accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. To access Email: 2.

  • Page 62: Email Settings

    Create and Send an Email Email Settings This section describes how to create and send an These settings allow you to modify settings email using the Email app. associated with using the Email app. Apps > Email Apps > Email. 1.

  • Page 63: Galaxy Apps

    1. Swipe across the Home screens and locate and tap the Galaxy Essentials widget. 2. Follow the prompts to download Galaxy Essentials apps specially chosen from Samsung Apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...

  • Page 64: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos and videos. Apps > Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap a folder to open it. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in the 3.

  • Page 65: Gallery Settings

    3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Share Images 4. Tap More options > Add account to add a Samsung, Facebook, or Google Account. Use one of the following methods: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.

  • Page 66: Internet

    Internet Access to the Internet with a Browser Tabs fully featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To open a new tab: Access the Internet ► Tap More options > New tab. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 67: Internet Settings

    Share Pages To share a web page address with others: ► Tap More options > Share via and follow the prompts. Incognito Tabs Pages viewed with incognito tabs do not appear within your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. Incognito on their.

  • Page 68: Messages

    3. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter a recipient or tap Add Recipient to select a The Samsung Messages app provides the following recipient from your Contacts. You can also select message types: the recipient based on Groups, Favorites, or •...

  • Page 69: Messages Settings

    View New Messages Messages Settings When you receive a new message, a new message Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia icon appears on the Status bar. messages, push messages, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message: Messages.

  • Page 70: Music Player

    Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Volume Change player More options Sound quality and effects Favorite Playback position Shuffle Repeat Time elapsed Song length Playback controls •...

  • Page 71: Listen To Music

    Listen to Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap a category at the top left of the screen to view your music files. 3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap a song to begin playback.

  • Page 72: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your View Files in My Files device, including images, videos, Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap songs, and sound clips. My Files. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. File Groups 3.
  • Page 73 Category Options Options for Selected Files and Folders After tapping on a category, the following options are available: 1. Tap More options > Select. • Home: Return to the main My Files screen. 2. Tap a file or folder to select it, and then use one •...

  • Page 74: Pen.up

    S Note creations, and connect with other creative people. Join the Pen.Up community through your Samsung, Facebook, or Google+ accounts. Share your original art, comment on others’ creations, or browse for something unique to add to your personal collection.

  • Page 75: S Health

    S Health • Use S Health to plan, track, and A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat; manage your health goals and • Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that activities, including exercise, goes away when you rest. sleep, and meals.

  • Page 76: S Note

    Note Tools create, edit, and manage notes. When creating or editing a note in S Note, some helpful modes and tools are provided. Sign in to your Samsung Note: The available tools are different for account or Evernote account Action memos.
  • Page 77 Action Memos Action Memo Tools When creating or editing an Action memo, some An Action memo is a special type of note that turns helpful modes and tools are provided. your written text into actions on your device. For example, if someone tells you the name of a restaurant, you can launch a new memo, write the name of the restaurant, and then have the memo •...

  • Page 78: S Voice

    S Voice Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to speak criteria for searches and other operations. Access S Voice 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  S Voice. 2. Speak a command. 3. Tap the microphone icon, if the device does not hear you, or to give it another command.

  • Page 79: Scrapbook

    Scrapbook The Scrapbook app provides To edit a Category: a place for you to manage the 1. Tap Show categories in the top left corner. Categories and tags are listed in the menu, multimedia content you capture along with the number of content files contained. with S Pen tools.

  • Page 80: Video Player

    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Change players Volume More options File name Playback position Time elapsed Video length Pop-up Screen ratio player Fast-forward Rewind Pause or Play • • Volume: Tap to adjust the volume. Screen ratio: Tap to change the screen ratio.
  • Page 81 Access the Video Player Change the Video Screen Size 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. You can change the size of the video during video playback. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail 1.

  • Page 82: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Record voice memos and notes. Manage Recordings To display a list of recordings: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Create a Voice Recording Voice Recorder. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap List. Voice Recorder. To share or delete one or more voice recordings: •...

  • Page 83: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize the Home screen, apps, and features.

  • Page 84: How To Use Settings

    If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain • GENERAL: Create and modify your accounts setting, you can use the Setting search feature. (such as, Email, Google Account, Samsung From a Home screen, tap Apps > account, and more). Manage security, storage, and other features of the device.
  • Page 85 Customize the Quick Settings Menu Quick settings are the settings that you are most likely to frequently use. When you first access the Settings menu, the Quick setting menu is not defined. Create the Quick Settings Menu You can set up the Quick settings menu to include your most frequently used settings.

  • Page 86: Wi-Fi And Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi types of Wireless Local Area Network Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > communication requires access Settings > CONNECTIONS. to a Wireless Access Point 2.
  • Page 87 • Wi-Fi Settings WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many equipment. of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. • WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN-secured connection 1.

  • Page 88: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range Pair Bluetooth Devices communications technology that The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to allows you to connect wirelessly establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. to a number of Bluetooth Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time devices, such as headsets process.
  • Page 89 Make Your Device Visible to Change Your Device’s Name Other Bluetooth Devices Change the name others will use when pairing with your device through Bluetooth. When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth can find it in a scan and initiate pairing. You can 1.

  • Page 90: Tethering And Mobile Hotspot

    Tethering and Mobile Hotspot Use Mobile Hotspot to share Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot your phone’s Internet connection Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your device’s Mobile Hotspot. with other devices using your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 91: Usb Tethering

    Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Turn Off Mobile Hotspot Automatically Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Set your device to automatically turn off Portable Settings > CONNECTIONS > Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot if there are no connected device. Mobile Hotspot >...

  • Page 92: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi‑Fi. While in airplane mode, you can use other features, such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. 1.

  • Page 93: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS > Data usage for options: • Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also control Mobile Data at the Notification panel.

  • Page 94: Location

    Location Some apps, such as Google Location Services Maps, may require one or more Google uses Location History to store and use your location services be turned on device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve for full functionality.

  • Page 95: More Networks

    More Networks This option displays additional Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) connectivity information. Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password Default Messaging App before setting up a VPN. For more information, Screen.

  • Page 96: Nfc

    NFC NFC (Near Field Communication) S Beam allows data exchange when you When S Beam is activated, you can beam app touch your device with another content to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. Use S Beam to share compatible device.

  • Page 97: Nearby Devices

    Nearby Devices Share your media files with nearby devices through Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi Direct, or Mobile Hotspot. Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can access your data. Use this option with care. Apps > From a Home screen, tap Settings > CONNECTIONS > Nearby devices.

  • Page 98: Printing

    Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS > Printing. 2. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers.

  • Page 99: Screen Mirroring

    Screen Mirroring Share your device’s screen with another device. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap CONNECTIONS > Screen Mirroring. The device will automatically scan for devices. • To manually scan for devices, tap SCAN. 3. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. Settings Screen Mirroring...

  • Page 100: Mirrorlink

    MirrorLink Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment and information screen using a USB connection. To use this feature, your car system must support MirrorLink. To activate MirrorLink: 1. Connect your device to your car’s system using the USB cable. 2.

  • Page 101: Sounds And Notifications

    Sounds and Notifications Configure the sounds and Sound Mode vibrations used to indicate You can switch between sound modes, while notifications, screen touches, preserving the individual sound settings you have made. and other activities. Apps > From a Home screen, tap Settings >...

  • Page 102: Vibrate When Ringing

    2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Other sounds. – or – 3. Tap the checkbox next to the options under Feedback and Samsung keyboard to indicate Tap ADD to use a use an audio file as a ringtone. whether to enable the sound or vibration.
  • Page 103 Notifications on Lock Screen Choose which notifications can display while the device is locked: From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE. 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notifications on lock screen and choose an option. Application Notifications Set whether application notifications are displayed.

  • Page 104: Display

    Display Configure your display’s Screen Rotation brightness, screen timeout delay, Use the front camera to rotate the screen based on and other display settings. the orientation of your face. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE. Brightness 2. Tap Display >...

  • Page 105: Screen Mode

    Screen Mode Daydream Choose a screen mode to match your type of The Daydream setting controls what the screen viewing. You can choose to have the device displays when the device is docked (dock not automatically adapt the display depending on the included), or while charging.

  • Page 106: Touch Key Light Duration

    Touch Key Light Duration Set the length of time Recent and Back remain lit after you touch them. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE. 2. Tap Display > Touch key light duration to choose a timeout period. Increase Touch Sensitivity Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to improve results when wearing gloves.

  • Page 107: Wallpaper Settings

    Wallpaper Settings Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.

  • Page 108: Home Screen Settings

    Home Screen Settings Use Home screen settings to set up a Home screen transition effect and to indicate how Flipboard briefings are to be handled on your Home screen. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE. 2. Tap Home screen for options: •...

  • Page 109: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen Secure your device and protect Screen Lock Options your data with Lock Screen Choose a screen lock option: settings. Swipe Only • Phone shortcut: Display a phone shortcut on your Lock screen. Set a Screen Lock • Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when unlocking the screen.
  • Page 110 • Camera shortcut: Display a camera shortcut on your Lock screen. • Action memo on lock screen: Enable Action memos while the screen is locked. • Secured lock time: Lock the screen after 10 minutes of inactivity. (Not on Swipe.) Settings Lock Screen...

  • Page 111: Multi Window

    Multi Window Turn on the Multi window feature. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE. 2. Tap Multi window. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable Multi Window. The following options are available: • Open in split screen view: Automatically view content in a split screen when you open files from My Files or Video, or attachments from email.

  • Page 112: Notification Panel Settings

    Notification Panel Settings Customize which Quick setting buttons display on the Notification panel. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE > Notification panel. – or – From the Notification panel, tap View all > Edit. To customize which quick setting buttons appear at the top of the Notification panel: ►...

  • Page 113: One-Handed Operation

    • One-handed input: Adjust the size and position of the dialing keypad, in-call buttons, Samsung keyboard, Calculator, and unlock pattern (if configured). • Side key panel: Activate a panel of buttons Recent,...

  • Page 114: Easy Mode

    Easy Mode Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience. To enable Easy mode: Apps > From a Home screen, tap Settings > DEVICE > Easy mode. 2. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature.

  • Page 115: Accessibility

    Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with multimedia files when available • Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. selection instead of double tapping. • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google •...
  • Page 116 • Auto haptic: The device will vibrate in time to the sound when listening to music, watching videos, or playing games. It will also vibrate when buttons are tapped in supported apps. This may consume battery power, and not all applications will support this feature.

  • Page 117: Private Mode

    Private Mode Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications. Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Fingerprint, or Password) is required to use Private Mode. Set Up Private Mode From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 118: Finger Scanner

    Register a Fingerprint Home key. • Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity You can register up to 3 fingerprints. A password will using your fingerprint when logging in to your also be set up as an alternative to your fingerprint.

  • Page 119: Motions And Gestures

    Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS. 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: •...

  • Page 120: S Pen

    S Pen • Configure options and settings Attach/detach sound: Select a sound for the device to make when the S Pen is detached for the S Pen. from the device. • Attach/detach vibration: Activate vibration To configure settings for the S Pen: feedback when the S Pen is attached and From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 121: Accounts

    Set up and manage accounts, Account Settings including your Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, Samsung account, email, and you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. social networking accounts.

  • Page 122: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google Factory Data Reset servers. You can also reset your Return your device to its factory defaults. device to its factory defaults. Warning: This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, Backup and Restore...

  • Page 123: Language And Input

    Language and Input Configure your device’s Samsung Keyboard language and input settings. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. Apps > From a Home screen, tap Settings > GENERAL. Language 2. Tap Language and input. Set your default language. 3. Tap Samsung keyboard for options: From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 124: Google Voice Typing

    • Swype Block offensive words: Hide recognized offensive voice results. Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. • Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a Bluetooth headset, (not included) if one is From a Home screen, tap Apps > connected. Settings >...
  • Page 125 3. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the options for options: left to go slower. • Choose either the Samsung or Google 4. Tap OK to save your setting. text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for options.

  • Page 126: Date And Time

    Date and Time By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 127: Safety Assistance

    Safety Assistance Receive real‑time information Geo News about emergencies and severe Receive information about weather, environmental weather conditions. situations, and geological information for your location during emergencies. You can also enable Emergency Apps > From a Home screen, tap Settings > GENERAL > Safety Assistance. mode: a power‑conserving mode 2. Tap Geo News.
  • Page 128 Manage Primary Contacts Select contacts or create new ones to be your emergency contacts. These contacts automatically receive your help message. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL > Safety Assistance. 2. Tap Manage primary contacts. 3. Tap Create primary contact and choose one of the following options: •...

  • Page 129: Accessories

    Accessories Configure options when using HDMI audio devices (not included) or using a book cover (not included). From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL. 2. Tap Accessories for options: • Dock sound: Play a sound when inserting and removing the device from a dock.

  • Page 130: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Fast charging: Enable fast charging mode. • Show battery percentage: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar.

  • Page 131: Power Saving

    Power Saving Conserve battery power by automatically adjusting the screen brightness, limiting the performance of the CPU, and other power reduction activities. Ultra power saving mode saves even more battery power by using a gray scale theme on the Home screen and limiting the number of usable apps.

  • Page 132: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and Memory Card (SD Card) usage, or mount, unmount, or Once an optional memory card (not included) has format an optional memory card been installed in your device, the card memory displays as Total space and Available space. (not included).
  • Page 133 Mount a Memory Card When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without removing it from the device, you have to mount it before it can be accessed. Apps >...

  • Page 134: Security

    Device Administration ► To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. Manage your device administrators and application Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account installation privileges. and enable Google location service to use Remote From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 135: Credential Storage

    Settings > GENERAL. • Send security reports: Send security reports 2. Tap Security > KNOX active protection. to Samsung through Wi-Fi for threat analysis. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. Settings Security...

  • Page 136: Advanced Security

    Advanced Security Protect your device with these advanced security options. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL. 2. Tap Security for options: • Trust agents: (Only available when a secure screen lock is set.) Perform selected actions when trusted devices are connected.

  • Page 137: Help

    Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL. 2. Tap Help for information about: • New features • Getting started • Applications • Settings Settings Help...

  • Page 138: About Device

    Legal information: View legal notices and other legal information. • Report diagnostic info: Give consent to provide diagnostic and usage data to Samsung to help improve the quality and performance of its products and services. • Device name: View and change your device’s name.

  • Page 139: Application Manager

    Application Manager You can download and install Downloaded new applications on your device. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your Use Application manager device. settings to manage your From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > APPLICATIONS > downloaded and preloaded Application manager.

  • Page 140: Running Services

    • Running Services CLEAR CACHE: Clear an application’s temporary memory storage. View and control services running on your device. • CLEAR DEFAULTS: Clear an application’s customization. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > APPLICATIONS > • Permissions: View information about the Application manager.

  • Page 141: Disabled Apps

    Disabled Apps View and configure disabled apps on your device. Note: This screen only displays if you have disabled an app 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > APPLICATIONS > Application manager. 2. Tap TURNED OFF to view a list of applications you have disabled.

  • Page 142: Default Applications

    Default Applications If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. You can also use a simpler Home screen which provides an easier user experience for first‑time smartphone users. 1.

  • Page 143: Applications Settings Shortcuts

    Applications Settings Shortcuts Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. To quickly access the settings for Calendar, Calling, Contacts, Email, Gallery, Internet, Messages, or S Voice: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > APPLICATIONS. 2. Tap one of the following to display the settings for the selected app: •...

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